Sangiovese & Montepulciano Flashcards
Sangiovese - climate?
Warm
Sangiovese - regions & wines?
Italy - Tuscany
Chianti DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Italy - labelling?
Classico - wine made from grapes from the historic centre of a region
Riserva - DOC or DOCG - aged a minimum number of months
Sangiovese - grape characters & flavours?
High acidity
High tannin
Red fruit - red plum, red cherry
Dried herbs
Can be aged
Sangiovese - winemaking?
Often blended - local & int’l varieties
Medium to full body
Often oaked
Can be for early drinking
Montepulciano - climate?
Warm
Montepulciano - regions & wines?
Italy - Abruzzo
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Montepulciano - grape characters & flavours?
Medium acidity
High tannin
Black fruit - black plum, black cherry
Meant for early drinking
Montepulciano - winemaking?
Single varietal or blended
Oaked or unoaked
Mostly simple & fruity
More concentrated aged a short time in oak